Million Monster Militia

About

"Million Monster Militia" is a roguelike deckbuilder where you draft and command a diverse army of strange units, from laser-wielding frogs to vampiric succubi, to defeat 50 giant bosses in a takeover of US cities. Gather troops, strategize to find game-breaking synergies, and use special abilities to turn the tide in battle, even if it means transforming your militia into radioactive waste. Your mission: free the terrified population and save the country.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging deckbuilding experience with plenty of synergies and strategies to explore.
It has a charming and humorous presentation that adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a great casual game.
The replay value is high, with many different combinations and strategies to try, keeping players coming back for more.

The game suffers from significant bugs and mechanical inconsistencies, including issues like soft locks and overwritten save files.
Success is heavily reliant on RNG, which can lead to frustrating experiences, especially during critical battles.
The graphics and unit designs feel underdeveloped, resembling placeholders rather than polished assets, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay is heavily inspired by "Luck Be a Landlord," featuring a similar mechanics and gameplay loop centered around collecting items and random board assembly. While some users note issues with readability and balance, many appreciate the emergent gameplay and execution, with a generally positive reception despite some bugs and mechanical inconsistencies. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience, particularly for fans of the genre.
- “Overall very great gameplay, fantastic execution, didn't run into a single bug.”
- “Excellent game overall, speed of the gameplay is perfect to keep the runs coming.”
- “Really fun game with a ton of emergent gameplay.”
- “I do think the graphics aren't as readable as something like 'Luck Be A Landlord', which can slow the gameplay down a little.”
- “It's definitely a 'Luck Be A Landlord' knockoff, and I do mean it, it's exactly the same game mechanically.”
- “Tldr: too buggy and mechanically inconsistent to recommend right now.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them initially less readable and reminiscent of a cheap asset flip, while others appreciated the nostalgic art style and noted that the visuals improved over time. Overall, the graphics are seen as fun and well-integrated with the game's sound and story, though they may not match the clarity of similar titles.
- “The graphics/visuals did grow on me after time.”
- “The graphics, sound, and story are all fun and well-done.”
- “And the art style gives me so much nostalgia!”
- “I do think the graphics aren't as readable as something like 'Luck Be a Landlord', which can slow the gameplay down a little.”
- “Graphics feel like a cheap asset flip.”
- “It's like 'Luck Be a Landlord' with more graphics and bigger numbers.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The story is generally well-received, with users finding it fun and engaging, particularly in the context of the game's missions. However, technical issues such as soft locks and save game problems detract from the overall experience, impacting gameplay and player satisfaction. Despite these challenges, the narrative elements contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it suitable for short play sessions.
- “The graphics, sound, and story are all fun and well-done.”
- “The game consistently 'soft locks' during missions, the character logic and behavior is inconsistent which severely impacts gameplay. After 36 hours of putting up with this, the final straw is that the game has just overwritten my save game, reset all progress, and I have to start over.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game is highly praised for its replayability, with users highlighting its addictive nature, deep army-building mechanics, and the developers' responsiveness, all contributing to a fun and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “A fun game with a lot of replay value.”
- “Addictive autobattler with lots of potential and replay value.”
- “Deep army-building, excellent replay value, and very responsive developers.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, but it can become tedious as they progress, particularly when trying to achieve perfect combos.
- “It was fun until the start of mission 1, when I had to keep grinding to get that perfect combo going.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game currently suffers from significant bugs and mechanical inconsistencies, leading to a lack of stability that prevents a recommendation at this time.
- “Too buggy and mechanically inconsistent to recommend right now.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many users finding it to be extremely funny and effective in enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's just extremely funny.”
- “The humor is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and witty dialogue.”